Chloroform

Definition

Chloroform is a colorless, heavy liquid compound with the chemical formula CHCl₃. It is commonly used as a solvent and was historically used as an anesthetic.

Related terms

Carbon:

An essential element found in all living things, represented by the symbol "C". It has six protons, six neutrons, and six electrons.

Hydrogen:

The lightest element on the periodic table, represented by the symbol "H". It has one proton and one electron.

Chlorine:

A highly reactive halogen element represented by the symbol "Cl". It has 17 protons, 18 neutrons (in its most common form), and 17 electrons.